Albuquerque, New Mexico
1934 - 2015
Herrera, Tom Tom Herrera was born February 6, 1934 in Los Angeles, CA to Jose and Irene Herrera and died at his home in Albuquerque, surrounded by his loving family on July 3, 2015. Tom's parents moved to New Mexico when he was ten years old and settled in the Martinez Town neighborhood where...
Read MoreSuch a wonderful man so nice to have him as an uncle. We will meet again one day when I make my journey home.
Phyllis Valerio Brown
July 04, 2019 | Gallatin, TN | Family
I don't know if you remember me but I lived down the steet from Tom and Josie on Griegos Pl. I'd been to your house many times and just felt like we were so good friends. I just learned of Tom's passing today and am sorry I am not able to say this personally. Tom is with the Lord now and was a good man. My heart and prayers go out to Tom's family. Dave Comer
David Comer
July 11, 2015 | Albuquerque, NM
I AM HONORED TO KNOW THIS OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF FATHERHOOD. THE HERRERA FAMILY STORY IS UNIQUE AND I ONLY WISH I CAN BE HALF THE MAN HE WAS. REST IN PEACE AND "ANCHORS AWEIGH" MY BROTHER IN ARMS......
George Walker
July 11, 2015 | Albuquerque, NM
Beautiful tribute today for Mr Herrera the family is so precious...bless you all.
Nirvana Blatchford-Rodriguez
July 11, 2015 | Albuquerque
May God continue to bless your family with love, success and abundance, as he did during your time on this earth. Your life is an American success story ... God bless you, sailor.
John Jones
July 11, 2015 | Albuquerque
My heart is filled with sadness and Joy in our Lord Jesus for Mr. Herrera's home going. Our prayers are with you the beautiful family during this tender time of grief. Embrace one another and heal now. Tom is resting and loving Jesus face to face. He is perfect and enjoying heaven. You will see him again on the other side. We are praying for you all. I remember Mr. Herrera asking Josie ,"who is that woman?", she said
,"Nirvana" To which he replied ,"oh thats Nirvana the one who...
Nirvana Blatchford-Rodriguez
July 10, 2015 | Albuquerque, NM
My deepest condolences to your family
Sally Lopez
July 09, 2015 | Albuquerque
You will be dearly missed uncle, say hello to my grandma Irene for me ...
desiree whitney
July 09, 2015 | Albuquerque, NM
I'll miss you Uncle Tom. Words cannot describe how great of a person you are. All i can hope is I am half the man you were... It was truly an Honor having you in my life. Love Rich
Rich Herrera
July 09, 2015 | Albuquerque, NM